Famous Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has revealed how her children were instrumental in helping her survive the period when she slid into depression. Wright, who made the revelation while speaking during an interview with Teju Babyface, praised her children for stepping in when it mattered most, describing them as “the pillars of my life.” “Let me say that there was a time I was depressed, and I was taking antidepressants. But my children had to wean me off them. They have always been my number one critics. “I don’t know if I could call them my pillars of life. They know that I would…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Fighters of the Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group launched an attack on a military base in Isige town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, leading to the loss of three Nigerian Army personnel.The attack, which lasted for several hours, saw the terrorists setting numerous buildings ablaze and escaping with two gun trucks.It is understood that the names of the slain army personnel are yet to be disclosed, as their families have yet to be informed.“There was an attack recently in Borno, one Staff Sergeant with two private soldiers were killed. However, the army authorities are…
A senior official at cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, Tigran Gambaryan, has insisted that his allegations that three Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe from him to stop his arrest and prosecution are factual and based on real events.Gambaryan reiterated his claim despite strong denials from the lawmakers and the Nigerian government.The Binance executive, who was detained in Nigeria earlier due to allegations of money laundering against Binance, made the claims on Friday, 14 February, 2025 through a post on the social media platform X. He accused Philip Agbese, Ginger Onwusibe, and Peter Akpanke, all members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives,…
The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has criticized South East governors for not doing enough to secure his release. Speaking on Friday , 14 February, 2025 in Umuahia during a memorial for their late parents, HRM Eze Israel and Ugoeze Sally Kanu, Prince Emmanuel Kanu expressed disappointment over the governors’ inaction, accusing them of a lack of concrete efforts. “South East governors are not doing enough to secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. It’s either they are complicit or something else,” Prince Kanu stated. He further questioned why the governors had not…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has vowed that Nigeria will respond strongly if Canada fails to resolve the issue surrounding its refusal to grant visas to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa.The warning was issued in an official release signed Iyogun Sunday, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Defence, handed down the warning in an official release to newsmenMatawalle expressed deep disappointment and concern over the treatment of the Nigerian delegation, which was en route to Canada for a significant event honouring Nigerian war veterans. The delegation was denied visas, a move…
The Presidency has revealed the reason behind President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive for Ministers to hold periodic press briefings.According to the Presidency, the move was prompted by the failure of some ministers to render accounts of their stewardship.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, recently disclosed that President Tinubu had mandated all Ministers to engage with the public regularly to promote transparency and accountability. This directive, Idris said, is set to take effect next week, with Ministers expected to provide updates on government policies and activities.Idris added that the briefings will serve as a platform for Ministers to…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has donated essential mobility aids and assistive devices to persons living with disabilities in Akwa Ibom State as part of the activities to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Speaking at the event in Uyo, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, urged the physically challenged persons to embrace their uniqueness and not feel inferior due to their disabilities. Ogbuku, who was represented by the Akwa Ibom State Representative on the NDDC Board, Pastor Abasiandikan Nkono, acknowledged the importance of the event’s theme: “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an…
Niger State Government has disclosed that it will bring out 1,000 trucks of assorted grains to be sold at subsidized rates across the 25 Local Government Areas to provide succour to residents for the Ramadan Season. Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago stated this during a stakeholders engagement at the Government House Minna. Farmer Umaru Bago said the engagement with stakeholders is to strategize on how best to reduce the prices of food for people during the Ramadan season adding that the State Government through the private sector initiative, Niger Foods, has harvested millions of tons of food that…
By Tunde Rahman Opposition politicians have revved up their engine again ahead of the 2027 election. They are busy meeting, engaging in visitations, regrouping, and strategising under various platforms. And recently at a two-day event in Abuja themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity,” some of these opposition figures huffed and puffed, upbraiding the present government and disparaging President Bola Tinubu and the governing All Progressives Congress. Some of them, like the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have taken advantage of various public speaking opportunities to condemn the government’s policy options and decisions but offered little…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has been elected as a member, Steering Committee of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), the highest decision making body of the organization. This was at the 29th Ordinary General Assembly of the organization ongoing in Addis Ababa on the sideline of the 38th African Union Summit Ordinary Session. She joins the 8-member Steering Committee as one of the two members representing West Africa. Other member nations elected include Sierra Leone whose First Lady is the new President of the Organization; Angola, whose First Lady is the Vice President; Malawi, Kenya,…